Originally posted by DozyWannabe
Personally I think that the logic for not re-taking a seat at the controls was understandable. What bothers me is the fact that he felt it OK to leave two F/O's, one of whom was fairly junior and probably still a little demob-happy (having just returned from vacation) in charge as the aircraft was transiting a known problem weather area.
Yes indeed that was a strange decision.
Another thing which bothers me is the fact, that the captain asked his co-pilot if he had a licence just bevor he went to rest......... means quite well advanced with their flight.
Is it not normal bevor departure that the team gets at least acquainted and the commander clears important questions like that, bevor boarding?